An amazing archipelago located off the coast of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly offer a landscape and community that are unlike any other. Within this unique island setting, just over 2,000 people rely on the Council to provide vital services. As Chief Executive, you’ll deliver these services through outstanding strategic and operational leadership.

This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated and ambitious Council. Together, you’ll serve residents and businesses in a place where community is everything. The goal is for high quality, customer-focused services, backed by sound financial and performance management. This will require a culture of achievement, accountability and continuous improvement, underpinned by clearly defined plans.

As the Head of Paid Service, you’ll be accountable to all Councillors and work in close consultation with the Chairman. You’ll directly manage the Corporate Leadership Team, encouraging a consistent, collaborative approach. The ability to influence and inspire is essential – especially as you’ll also be an ambassador for the Isles of Scilly, promoting the islands’ interests at all levels. Your responsibilities extend to a number of internal roles: you’ll act as Returning Officer, Electoral Registration Officer and the Proper Officer for the Registration of births, marriages, deaths and civil partnerships.

With an excellent command of strategy and operations, you must be able to manage change and complexity. You will support performance and culture within the authority and deliver improvements to services by inspiring and developing the Council’s dedicated and talented workforce. You will have extensive public sector knowledge, including an excellent understanding of local government law and finance and a clear view of priorities. With your experience and people skills, you will develop our partnerships, whilst building trust in the Council with the community, business and beyond. You will also ensure that the Council balances the need for innovation with the exceptional natural and cultural context of the islands. If you’re determined to give our islands your best, apply now.

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If you would like to have a confidential discussion about either of these roles, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or Maggie Hennessy on 07877 004648.

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